TECHNICAL ASPECT

TECHNICAL ASPECT
This part should include the following:
a. Production flow chart
b. Production process
c. Production schedule
 4MS IN PRODUCTION
Production
- an activity that converts materials into useful
forms
4Ms in Production:
1. Method
2. Manpower
3. Machine
4. Materials
 METHOD
Method
- The way by which each portion of the process shall be
done to eliminate damage to the product and eliminate
areas where time and manpower are wasted.

Key to efficient and profitable production: controlling waste

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 MANPOWER
Manpower
- Ideal number of people to perform each part of
the method
- What positions shall each person be in?
- How will the personnel be trained and measured
for performance?
- What is the “cycle time” of each part of the
method?
 MACHINE

Machine
- Equipment that should be insequence according
to the identified method
- Facilities, vehicles, tools should be in place to
ensure safety of the employees while maximizing
the efficiency and productivity of the department
- Do all the employees have access to the same
tools and equipment if needed?
 MACHINE

- Do the tools enable the employees to perform

tasks independently?
- Are the employees trained on how to maintain
the machinery and tools?
 MATERIALS

- May be raw materials, semi-processed or semi-

finished goods, or even finished products.
- Are the materials needed to perform all parts of
the production in place and conveniently located
to minimize waste? (example: cleaning and
packaging materials)
- Does the layout of the production department
minimize waste movement? (example: direction of
part flow)
 PRODUCTION FLOW CHART

- Graphical presentation of the process by

which a certain good is produced.
 PRODUCTION FLOW CHART
SYMBOLS
 ACTIVITY (INDIVIDUAL)
Write down five activities in the production of
your group’s product.
Draw symbols for each activity that you have
identified.
This is an individual output that shall be
discussed with your groupmates during the next
meeting.